Privacy Policy

Introduction

LinkedIn Post Scheduler ("the Extension", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Chrome extension.

Developer: Maero
Contact Email: madede2004@gmail.com
Extension Type: Browser Extension (Chrome)

Information We Collect

Data Stored Locally

LinkedIn Post Scheduler stores all data locally on your device using Chrome's Storage API. We collect and store:

1. Scheduled Posts Data: Post content, scheduled date/time, status, and metadata
2. User Preferences: Dark mode, notification settings, sound alerts, semi-manual mode
3. License Information (Pro only): License key, activation date, device identifier
4. Usage Logs (Optional): Error logs and application logs for debugging

Data We DO NOT Collect

We DO NOT collect, transmit, or store:

• ❌ Your LinkedIn login credentials
• ❌ Your LinkedIn profile information
• ❌ Your LinkedIn connections or network data
• ❌ Your browsing history
• ❌ Personal identification information
• ❌ Location data
• ❌ Data from other websites or services

How We Use Your Information

All data processing happens locally on your device. We use your data solely for:

• Core Functionality: Scheduling and publishing LinkedIn posts, managing scheduled posts
• User Experience: Saving preferences, providing reminders, showing statistics
• Error Handling: Storing error logs to help diagnose issues

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only

• ✅ All data stored locally using Chrome's chrome.storage.local API
• ✅ No cloud storage
• ✅ No external servers
• ✅ No third-party analytics

Security Measures

• Protected by Chrome's extension sandboxing
• Isolated storage per extension
• License validation via secure HTTPS (Pro users only)
• Content script only runs on linkedin.com

Third-Party Services

Gumroad (Pro License Validation Only)

For Pro license users, we validate license keys through Gumroad's API:

• Data Shared: License key only
• Purpose: Verify valid purchase and prevent fraud
• Gumroad Privacy Policy: https://gumroad.com/privacy
• Free Tier Users: No connection to Gumroad

LinkedIn.com

The extension interacts with LinkedIn to post content:

• How: Uses LinkedIn's web interface (content script)
• Authentication: Uses your existing LinkedIn session
• Data Sent: Only the post content you scheduled
• Your Control: Review content before posting (semi-manual mode)

Your Data Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• View Your Data: All data visible in extension interface
• Export Your Data: Settings → Data Management → Export Data (JSON format)
• Delete Your Data: Settings → Data Management → Clear All Data
• Modify Your Data: Edit scheduled posts, change settings anytime

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Right to access (export feature)
• Right to erasure (clear data feature)
• Right to portability (export feature)
• Right to object (uninstall)
• Right to lodge complaint with supervisory authority

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

• Sale of Data: We do NOT sell your data
• Right to know: This privacy policy
• Right to delete: Clear data feature

Cookies and Tracking

LinkedIn Post Scheduler does NOT use:

• ❌ Cookies
• ❌ Web beacons or tracking pixels
• ❌ Analytics scripts
• ❌ Advertising networks

Data Retention

• Scheduled Posts: Retained until you delete them
• Settings: Retained until you change them
• Logs: Automatically rotated (last 100 entries)
• Uninstalling: Deletes ALL data immediately

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced via extension update notes and in-app notifications.